Zenbook S16 (UM5606WA, 2024)

Released July 2024

A 1.5 kg 16-inch Windows laptop with Ryzen AI 300 processors, a 120 Hz OLED screen and a Ceraluminum lid, for everyday work on a large screen in a thin chassis.

Size: 16″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9
Memory: 24 GB – 32 GB
Weight: 1.5 kg
Battery: 20.7 h

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the finish, OLED screen and touchpad. CPU-heavy work and endurance trail some alternatives. PCWorld's early sample ran very hot and ASUS promised a BIOS fix; that finding concerns early firmware. The reviews test different Ryzen AI 9 configurations.

From tomsguide.com and pcworld.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 16″
Resolution: 2880 × 1800
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Brightness: 400 nits
HDR peak brightness: 500 nits
Touchscreen: Yes or No
Display type: 16-inch 3K OLED, 16:10; touch with stylus support, or non-touch depending on configuration
Colour range: 100% DCI-P3; Pantone Validated
Display features: 0.2 ms response, 1,000,000:1 contrast, DisplayHDR True Black 500, 1.07 billion colours; TÜV Rheinland low blue light and SGS Eye Care; 90% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Processor: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 or AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
CPU cores: 10 or 12
CPU threads: 20 or 24
Graphics: Radeon 890M Graphics or Radeon 880M Graphics
AI engine (NPU): 50 TOPS
Memory: 24 GB or 32 GB
Storage: 1 TB to 2 TB
CPU: AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 or Ryzen AI 9 365; this file covers the 2024 UM5606WA platform, rather than later UM5606KA or UM5606GA processors
GPU: Integrated Radeon 890M with HX 370 or Radeon 880M with Ryzen AI 9 365
AI engine: AMD XDNA 2 NPU, up to 50 TOPS
Memory type: 24 or 32 GB onboard LPDDR5X; not upgradable
Storage type: 1 or 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD; one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot including the installed drive
Cooling: Dual fans, ultra-slim vapour chamber and geometric grille

Battery and size

Battery life (maker's claim): Up to 20.7 hours
Battery capacity: 78 Wh
Weight: 1.5 kg
Thickness: 12.9 mm
Width × depth: 353.6 × 243 mm
Battery life detail: 78 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion; ASUS offline video tests at 150 nits with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off give 20.7 hours for HX 370/32 GB/2 TB, 19.7 hours for HX 370/24 GB/1 TB and 19.6 hours for Ryzen AI 9 365/24 GB/1 TB
Charger: 65 W USB-C adapter; inclusion varies by region
Materials: Ceraluminum lid and aluminium body; 11.9–12.9 mm thick
Colours: Scandinavian White; Zumaia Grey (availability varies by region)

Connections

Ports: 2 × USB4, USB-A, HDMI, SD card slot, headphone jack
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth: 5.4
Webcam: 1080p with IR for Windows Hello
Operating system: Windows
Port detail: 2 × USB4 40 Gbps with display and power delivery; USB-A 10 Gbps; HDMI 2.1 TMDS; SD 4.0 reader; 3.5 mm combo audio
Keyboard: Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1.1 mm key travel and Copilot key
Trackpad: Precision touchpad with Smart Gesture
Speakers: Six speakers
Microphones: Built-in microphone array
Biometrics: IR camera for Windows Hello

Configurations

Processor	Memory	Storage	Screen
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370	32 GB	2 TB	2880 × 1800, 120 Hz
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370	24 GB	1 TB	2880 × 1800, 120 Hz
AMD Ryzen AI 9 365	24 GB	1 TB	2880 × 1800, 120 Hz

Pros and cons

Pros

2880 × 1800 OLED at 120 Hz with 100% DCI-P3
Two USB4 ports, HDMI and a full-size SD reader
78 Wh battery and six speakers in a 1.5 kg body

Cons

Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded
Only one M.2 SSD slot
Integrated graphics only

Closest rivals

Model	Size	Display	Processor	Memory	Weight	Battery	Released
SamsungGalaxy Book6 Pro (16″)	16″	OLED, 120 Hz	Intel Core Ultra 5 or 7	16 GB – 32 GB	1.59 kg	30 h	Jan 2026
LenovoThinkPad E16 Gen 3 (Intel)	16″	IPS LCD, 60–120 Hz	Intel Core Ultra 5, Core Ultra 7, Core Ultra 9, Core 3, Core 5 or Core 7	8 GB – 32 GB	1.62 kg	20.4 h	Apr 2025
LenovoIdeaPad Pro 5i Gen 11 (16″)	16″	OLED, 120 Hz	Intel Core Ultra 7, Core Ultra 9, Core Ultra X9 378H or Core Ultra X9 388H	32 GB	1.65 kg	24.9 h	Jan 2026

Sources

Photo: dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com

ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606WA, 2024) — Scandinavian White — front view with native Windows screen: dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/gain/be09666a-c675-423f-9c65-e19c541a8df1
ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606WA, 2024) — Scandinavian White — rear three-quarter view: dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/gain/fcd56289-76fa-4db1-82dd-6c5c7864d3f7
ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606WA, 2024) — Scandinavian White — left ports: dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/gain/23329cd6-556c-47b9-8614-644411809525
ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606WA, 2024) — Scandinavian White — right ports: dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/gain/b4546482-4e4d-4ec4-b984-e3adafd882a6
ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606WA, 2024) — Scandinavian White — keyboard from above: dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/gain/b7c5d7ae-5b19-478d-b195-24efea07d5fd

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